ADHD and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
- Previous year questions on ADHD and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Psychiatry section of the exam.
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- 53 live questions in ADHD and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders.
- 4 of 53 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Callous and unemotional traits (CU) which includes disregard for others, and lack of empathy and generally deficient affect are considered as a specifier for which disorder in DSM V
- ABorderline Personality disorder
- BHistrionic Personality disorder
- CConduct disorder✓ Correct answer
- DOppositional defiant disorder
Q2.Biological marker for antisocial behavior in boys:-
- ALow serum testosterone
- BLow resting pulse rate✓ Correct answer
- CIncreased urinary dopamine levels
- DShortened REM latency
Q3.All of the following are used to improve attention deficit in children except ?
- ACognitive enhancement therapy
- BCognitive behavioural therapy
- CCognitive remeditation therapy
- DFlooding✓ Correct answer
Q4.The preferred drug for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in a 6 year old boy, whose father has a history of substance abuse:-
- AMethylphenidate
- BAtomoxetine✓ Correct answer
- CClonidine
- DDexamphetamine
Q5.All of the following are essential features of attention deficit hyperactive disease (ADHD) except -
- ALack of concentration
- BImpulsivity
- CMental retardation✓ Correct answer
- DHyperactivity
Q6.Child with conduct disorder is prone to develop which personality disorder?
- AAntisocial✓ Correct answer
- BAvoidant
- CDependent
- DAnankastic
Q7.Least commonly seen in conduct disorder seen in girls:-
- ARun away from home
- BHigh risk sexual behavior
- CPhysical aggression✓ Correct answer
- DEmotional bullying
Q8.A 9-year-old child disturbs other people, is destructive, interferes when two people are talking, does not follow instructions and cannot wait for his turn while playing a game. He is likely to be suffering from
- AEmotional disorders
- BBehavioural Problems
- CNo disorder
- DAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder✓ Correct answer
Q9.A child 10 yrs old present with hyperactivity, inattention. Parents are extremely worried, what would you say to the parents?
- ANormal behavior
- BBehavioral problem and behavior therapy✓ Correct answer
- CSerious problem and medical therapy
- DChange in environment
Q10.Drug(s) used in treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder :
- AAtomoxetine
- BMethylphenidate
- CDexmethylphenidate
- DAll✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: C. Conduct disorder; Q2: B. Low resting pulse rate; Q3: D. Flooding; Q4: B. Atomoxetine; Q5: C. Mental retardation; Q6: A. Antisocial; Q7: C. Physical aggression; Q8: D. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Q9: B. Behavioral problem and behavior therapy; Q10: D. All.
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